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Introduced
06/19/2018
06/19/2018
In Committee
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
Crossed Over
07/11/2018
07/11/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on investment research regarding small issuers, including emerging growth companies and companies considering initial public offerings. The report must: (1) include topics such as the availability of such research and potential conflicts of interest relating to its production and distribution, and (2) make recommendations for increasing small-issuer investment research.
AI Summary
This bill, the Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act, requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct a study on the issues affecting the provision and reliance of investment research on small issuers, including emerging growth companies and companies considering initial public offerings. The study will examine factors such as the demand for this research, its availability, potential conflicts of interest, the costs, and the impact of payment mechanisms and regulatory changes. The SEC is then required to submit a report to Congress with the study's findings and recommendations for increasing the demand, volume, and quality of investment research on small issuers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/11/2018)
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